The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum could be built in the protected Reserve area of the National Mall. The bill also tells the museum to include a wide range of women’s views and experiences. The Smithsonian would have to report to Congress on that work.
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Latest action on S. 1303: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Smithsonian, the museum’s leaders, federal agencies that may control a possible site, and people who visit or study the museum. It could change where the museum is built and how visible it is to visitors. It could also affect how women’s history is researched, displayed, and updated over time.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it could put the women’s history museum in one of the most visited places in the country. That could affect how many people see it and how central women’s history feels on the National Mall. The bill could also shape the museum’s message by requiring broader viewpoints and regular reports to Congress. The exact effect on future exhibits is not clear from the bill alone.
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Officially: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum could be built in the protected Reserve area of the National Mall. The bill also tells the museum to include a wide range of women’s views and experiences. The Smithsonian would have to report to Congress on that work.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1303. Modern Action explains Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Rules and Administration
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (4/3/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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